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Karīmganj, India

Assam · India

Karīmganj is a mid-size city in Assam, India with a population of 56,854. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
56,854 Population 729/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
133.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,500 Median Income
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$1,500 median income, 6.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$10,000 home value, $30/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population56,854
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density729/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,500
Per Capita$1,450
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty28.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$10,000
Rent$30
Housing Units22,742
Rent Burden30.6%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain133.2 in/yr
Sunny Days165/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population56,854
Population Density729 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates24.8692°, 92.3554°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceAssam
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation133.2 inches (3,384 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,500
Median Age25.0 years

About Karīmganj

Karīmganj is a mid-size city in India (Assam) with a population of 56,854. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 133.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Karīmganj has a population of 56,854 with a density of 729 people per square mile, spread across 78.0 square miles. The median age is 25.0 years, 36% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

56,854
Total Population
729
People / sq mi
25.0yrs
Median Age
36% below India avg
78.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Karīmganj vs India Average

The median household income in Karīmganj is $1,500, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,450 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $28, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,023 business establishments.

Income: Karīmganj vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,500
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,450
Avg Weekly Wage$28

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above India avg
Poverty Rate28.0%
126% above India avg
Establishments (County)1,023

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Karīmganj is $10,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $30 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 22,742 total housing units in the city. 30.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$10,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$30
97% below India avg
Rent Burden30.6%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units22,742

Property Tax

Climate in Karīmganj

Karīmganj has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.7°C), the coldest is Jan (16°C). Average annual precipitation is 3901 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 16°C / 61°F 7.6° / 26° 10.6
Feb 18.3°C / 65°F 8.7° / 28.7° 28.9
Mar 23.1°C / 74°F 12.7° / 34.5° 97.1
Apr 25.9°C / 79°F 18.5° / 34.9° 272.5
May 26.8°C / 80°F 20.4° / 34.7° 568.7
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 23° / 33.9° 905.1
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 23.6° / 34.7° 701.8
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 23.5° / 34.9° 546.5
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 22.5° / 34.6° 410.8
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 18.6° / 32.8° 325.7
Nov 21.2°C / 70°F 12.7° / 29.5° 20.0
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 8.9° / 26.5° 13.0
Karīmganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 133.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above India avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area78.0 sq mi (202.1 km²)
Population Density729/sq mi
Coordinates24.8692°N, 92.3554°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 133.2"
251% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 26.46"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 11, 2025.

Jan 3, 2016 29 km W of Imph?l, India M6.7 131 km
May 8, 1997 11 km WNW of Kar?mganj, India M6.0 11 km
Jan 3, 2017 18 km ENE of ?mb?sa, India M5.7 101 km
Apr 5, 1999 29 km WNW of Imph?l, India M5.6 134 km
Dec 20, 1991 12 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.4 77 km
Nov 19, 1996 India-Bangladesh border region M5.4 50 km
Aug 14, 2023 16 km NW of Karīmganj, India M5.3 16 km
Jul 31, 1997 27 km ESE of Darlawn, India M5.3 136 km
Nov 15, 1990 13 km S of Darlawn, India M5.2 123 km
Mar 2, 2013 25 km SSW of Kar?mganj, India M5.2 25 km
Aug 2, 2017 5 km WSW of Chur?ch?ndpur, India M5.1 142 km
Feb 22, 1990 19 km NNE of Lakhipur, India M5.1 76 km
Jan 23, 2023 12 km NE of Lakhipur, India M5.1 73 km
Feb 25, 1992 38 km NNW of Kar?mganj, India M5.0 39 km
Dec 12, 1992 15 km ESE of Nongstoin, India M5.0 116 km
Feb 24, 2017 37 km SSW of Chur?ch?ndpur, India M5.0 146 km
Feb 15, 2005 9 km W of L?la, India M5.0 39 km
Jun 16, 2023 India-Bangladesh border region M5.0 37 km
Feb 2, 1991 3 km NE of Nongstoin, India M4.9 130 km
Oct 14, 2002 19 km SE of Jahedpur, Bangladesh M4.9 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Sidr (2007).

Year Name Category Closest
2007 Sidr Category 3 219 km
1997 Unnamed Category 3 115 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 119 km
1991 Unnamed Category 4 167 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
March 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 13.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 18.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 26.5 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 21.1 in
August 83°F (28°C) 20.0 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 15.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest

Karīmganj has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 133.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (26.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Karīmganj

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rowland's Memorial High School
Bikamchand balika vidyaniketan
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Libraries in Karīmganj

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
District Library Hailakandi0.0

Clinics in Karīmganj

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ankur Diagnostics
Apollo Diagnostics
Arogya Niketan
Dr. N Chackraborty' S Clinic
Dr. Subhasish's Diabetes Clinic
North East Diagnostic & Research Centre
Shovana Clinic

Dentists in Karīmganj

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aesthetic Care Multispeciality Dental Clinic
Dey Dental Clinic
I Care Dental

Stadiums & Teams in Karīmganj

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Airports Near Karīmganj

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Osmany International AirportZYLLarge Airport
Kailashahar AirportIXHMedium Airport
Silchar AirportIXSMedium Airport
Kamalpur AirportIXQSmall Airport
Shamshernagar AirportZHMSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karīmganj

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bipadhnasini mondir
Bishori Bari Hindu Temple
Karimganj District Town Eidgah Mosque
Karimganj Presbyterian Church
Shani Temple
Shiv Mandir

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Things to See Near Karīmganj

1 places within 15 km

🏰 Castles (1)
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🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
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Frequently Asked Questions About Karīmganj

What is the population of Karīmganj?

Karīmganj has a population of 56,854 residents and is located in India. The population density is 729 people per square mile, spread across 78.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Karīmganj expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,500, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $10,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $30 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Karīmganj?

Karīmganj has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 133.2 inches.

How is the job market in Karīmganj?

The unemployment rate in Karīmganj is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $28. There are 1,023 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Karīmganj?

The median home value in Karīmganj is $10,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $30.

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